Book Review: The Maze Runner (Maze Runner Trilogy, Book 1), By James Dashner

By: James Dashner
JamesDashner.com
ISBN: 0385737947
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The enormous walled glade within the maze feels familiar to Thomas even though the only thing he can remember from his past is his name. Now to break free and discover the mysteries of his past, Thomas has a plan: First, become a runner. Then, solve the maze without getting killed by the horrible things that lurk within its walls.

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Book Reviews: Ranger's Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North (Book 5)

By: John Flanagan

ISBN-10: 0142414298 (Softback)

ISBN-13: 978-0142414293 (Softback) 

When a mysterious illness leaves the Araluan border vulnerable to attack, Will must leave his newly acquired fief and the ranger persona to discover the root of the problem.

The Sorcerer of the North is a slightly spooky and highly entertaining tale that ends long before the story concludes. So make sure you have The Siege of Macindaw (Book 6) on hand. The reader should be aware that Will's mental notes on women have changed to reflect his age, so there are a couple mild references to female physique.

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Book Review: Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #1), By Laurell K. Hamilton

         

By: Laurell K. Hamilton
www.laurellkhamilton.org
ISBN: 0425197549
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Anita Blake is the "vampire slayer", an executioner of vampires on the wrong side of the law, but when a powerful vampire takes control of her friend, Anita finds herself working for the creatures she's so famous for destroying.

Guilty Pleasures is essentially a criminal mystery of the paranormal variety. Fast paced and action packed, it bears some similarities to series like Mercedes Thompson and The Dresden Files. Readers should be aware that this is an adult novel containing:

• Killing/Death (sometimes in gruesome manners)
• Decapitation
• Disturbing crime scene images
• Injuries (Blood, broken bones, knife/gun wounds)
• Zombies
• Sexual banter & Discussions about sex
• Kissing
• Strippers and various strip club activities
• Attempted rape
• References to genitals, breasts, and various other areas of anatomy
• Nudity
• Casual sexuality between numerous people 
• Biting and Blood drinking as a sexual activity
• References to rape of little boys by adult males
• Vampire bites/feedings
• Substantial use of Profanity (lots of F words, female dogs in heat, unwed parents, and human waste)

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Book Review: City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, Book 5), By Cassandra Clare

By: Cassandra Clare

www.cassandraclare.com

ISBN: 1442416866

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Sebastian is gone and Jase is missing, but nothing can keep Jase and Clary apart for long. Only, when they meet again Clary finds Jase fundamentally altered. Can anything separate a soul so closely bound to evil? Is the real Jase even still in there and to what lengths will Clary go to find out? 

City of Lost Souls is brimming with the romance, peril, heartbreak and hope that make every Mortal Instruments book an engaging young adult read.

Parents and readers should be aware that it contains:

• Kissing
• Teen girls and boys staying the night in the same bed
• Many intense make out scenes that nearly escalate to sex (detailed touching, clothing removal, scratching)
• Stated sex between teens
• Full nudity (before and after sex)
• Homosexuality (kissing, physical sensuality, implied sex)
• Blood drinking
• Fighting with fists and weapons
• Killing
• Injuries (blood but no guts or gore)
• law breaking, stealing
• Drinking and drug use
• Profanity (including the F word and God used as an expletive)
• Referenced infidelity of a parent
• Consorting with demons and angels

Of the first five books, this one definitely contains the most sexual as well as drug & alcohol related material.

More Mortal Instruments Reviews:

• The Mortal Instruments Series Review

1. City of Bones
2. City of Ashes
3. City of Glass
4. City of Fallen Angels
5. City of Lost Souls

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Book Review: Frost Burned (Mercedes Thompson, Book 7), By Patricia Briggs

By: Patricia Briggs
PatriciaBriggs.com
ISBN: 0441020011
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Mercy has gone up against Werewolves, Vampires, Fey, etc, but when a group of humans claiming to be government agents kidnap Adam and the pack, she must tread carefully for entirely different reasons.

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Book Review: The Crown of Embers (Fire and Thorns, Book 2), By Rae Carson

By: Rae Carson
www.raecarson.com
ISBN: 0062026518
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The new queen of a war ravaged nation, Elisa is just trying to survive.With a splintering kingdom and enemies inside her gates, it's critical that she find a way to be and do more - even if that means intentionally putting herself into danger and letting duty overrule her heart.

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Book Review: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (Maximum Ride #3)

By: James Patterson
ISBN: 031615427X

The end of life as we know it is right around the corner, but Max and Fang can't seem to get on the same page. Should they draw out the enemy or run and hide? Where have all the erasers gone? So many answers are waiting for them if they can only survive long enough to find them.

Although Maximum Ride is a series of eight books, Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports functions as the final installment of a trilogy with an exciting
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